Our Programs
CAPS Academy is a CALMHSA approved vendor for the SB803 Peer Support Specialist Certification Program. The California Association of Peer Supporters Academy is built on the foundation of one of the oldest and best Peer Trainings in California.
Our training prepares peers to take the California Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification Exam.
Our curriculum draws on decades of combined experience providing Peer Support Specialist Certification Training.
The CAPS Academy provides an immersive learning experience: Each cohort is for 12 weeks and meets 2 days-for 4 hours each day
- 84 hours of live instruction via Zoom
- Guest Subject Matter Experts with over 30 years’ combined experience
- 1:1 support meeting with the instructors
- The option to have a peer partner
- Exam prep in the form of quizzes, teach backs and study groups
- Classroom and 1:1 instruction on how to register for the exam
Participants will learn CALMHSA’s 17 Core Competencies in addition to a few other vital topics.
- The Concepts of Hope, Recovery & Wellness
- Confidentiality
- Conflict Resolution
- Co-Occurring Disorders
- Crisis & Safety Planning
- Cultural & Structural Competence
- Digital Literacy
- Documentation
- Employment Services
- Group Facilitation Skills
- Motivational Interviewing
- System Navigation & Referrals
- Psychiatric Rehabilitation
- The Role of Advocacy
- The Role of Consumers & Family Members
- Self-Disclosure in the Workplace
- Self-Care & Self-Awareness
- Trauma Informed Care
- Welcoming: The Great Equalizer
- Person Centered Language
To learn more about CALMHSA Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist Certification.
To learn more about CALMHSA Peer Support Specialist - Code of Ethics.
To learn more about CALMHSA Peer Support Specialist – Grandparenting Process.